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Rare 1943 WW2 Omega Military HS8 Fleet Air Arm Issued Pilot’s Watch Ref. 2292 with Legendary Cal. 30T2 Movement and with Military Provenance

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This lovely historical WW2  Omega Pilot’s watch dates from 1943 has survived in fantastic original condition

The military markings HS^8 confirm that this piece was issued to a pilot of the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, by the Hydrographic Service during WW2, probably flying off aircraft carriers in the Pacific or escorting Atlantic Convoys.

Whilst this Fleet Air Arm issued Omega wristwatch might appear identical to its RAF counterpart, these watches do have certain minor but improved differences. These used a nickle plated brass case with a solid stainless steel case back. The Fleet Air Arm found that brass cases resisted corrosion better than cheaper cased later versions issued to the RAF.

In addition, removable spring bars were permitted on these Fleet Air Arm watches from the beginning unlike the Fixed Bar Lugs of the RAF versions. This allows for a greater range of normal straps to be paired with the watch.

The legendary Omega 30T2 caliber 16 Jewel original movement in this watch has been serviced and performs exactly as it should.

The 33 mm case wears much bigger than its size due to the very slim case and dial design.

A great vintage pilot’s watch from WW2 that are increasing in value all the time.

 Very similar in design to the 6B, the HS8 is considered a rarer model as fewer were issued. The Fleet Air Arm the British Military Broadarrow and an issue number, in this case 7473 are engraved into the case back. The HS standing for ‘Hydrographic Survey’.

The original dial with an outer railroad minute track and Arabic numerals has aged naturally to a beautiful even creamy patina giving it a sense of its vintage history.

The original blued-steel hands are correct to the watch.

The caseback fits tightly and crisply and is correctly stamped 2292 on the inside.

In summary, this beautiful Omega watch was Issued to a Royal Navy Pilot in 1943 probably flying off aircraft carriers, this is a beautiful war-time Omega with a great history. Classic original condition with beautifully creamy-yellow patina. The numerals are still good, strong and black and very legible (not always the case in these).

The lugs are the correct with spring bars and have paired it with a new brown leather strap.

What a lovely vintage War-time piece this is with great history. Very robust and wearable watch.

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Categories: DRESS, MILITARY, SOLD Tags: 1943, 1943 Omega HS8 Fleet Air Arm WW2 Navy Pilot's Watch, omega, Omega 1943
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Description

Maker: Omega
Year: 1943
Model: WW2 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Pilots Watch with Cal. 30T2 Movement and Military Issue Markings HS^8 and 7473 on the case-Back in Superb Condition with Original Spring Bar Lugs
Movement: Omega Swiss 16 Jewels Cal. 30T2 Numbered 9917604  (1943)
Case: Alloy Case with Stainless Steel Back Ref 2292 with Military Issue Marking HS^8/
Dial: Original Military Dial Signed Omega Swiss Made with the Original Blued-Steel Hands
Band: New Leather Strap
Our Ref: 1943 Royal Navy Fleet Air arm WW2 Pilots Watch

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Dimensions 3.3 mm
Categories

Dress, Military

Brands

Omega

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